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#67:  Paying Your Subcontractor's Employees

NH Construction Law

Before subcontracting any significant portion of a long term job to someone who isn’t known to be financially solvent, the wise general will ask for proof that the sub can carry the strain of weekly payroll through a monthly requisition procedure, with retainage. How does a GC protect itself? § 5.5(a)(6).)

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Seventh Circuit examines "pay-if-paid" provision

Construction Lawyer

Fidelity had issued a payment bond, but Fidelity refused to pay after the owner declared bankruptcy, and BMD sued Fidelity. The court also extensively analyzed the issue of whether the subcontractor had a claim against the surety regardless of whether the principal is liabile for payment under the subcontract.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The private sector participant finances 50 percent of the project cost and takes a first lien on assets pledged as collateral. The SBA takes a second lien on assets and finances up to 40 percent of the project cost, up to $1 million in some cases. Borrowers inject 10 percent in the form of cash or equity in real estate.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

It provides specialized and professional assistance to businesses seeking assistance with contracting and subcontracting opportunities with the Department of Defense (DOD), other federal agencies or state and local governments. Eligibility is limited to a new business or existing business that expands its operations in the state.

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